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The National Climate Assessment assesses the science of climate change and its impacts across the United States, now and throughout this century. It documents climate change related impacts and responses for various sectors and regions, with the goal of better informing public and private decision-making at all levels. A team of more than 300 experts...guided by a 60-member National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee.
(listed on page vi) produced the full report

The Analysis of Impediments (AI) is a review of impediments or barriers that affect the rights of fair housing choice. It covers public and private p olicies, practices, and procedures affecting housing choice. Impediments to fair housing choice are defined as any actions, omissions, or decisions that restrict, or have the effect of restricting, the availability of housing choices, based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. The AI serves as the basis for fair housing planning, provides essential information to policy makers, administrative staff, housing providers, lenders, and fair housing advocates, and assist s in building public support for fair housing efforts.